There are days that I am out of words. Not in a negative way – just days that I want to spend in my atelier, on my own, without talking much. Days to spend in silence, to evaluate the passed week, to play with paint and markers, to keep the balance.
Today is such a day, so this blogpost has little words – but some more art instead. Enjoy!
Friday haiku
| Het wolkendek breekt na een lange regendag een glimp van lente |
The cloud cover breaks after a long, rainy day a small glimps of Spring |
The photo was taken by my friend Lena Schreijenberg
I submit this haiku to Recuerda Mi Corazon where our lovely hostess Rebecca brings us all together to share a haiku on Friday: Haiku my Heart.
It’s been a while since I created an ‘old fashioned’ scrapbook layout but a week ago, I found two scrapbooking challenges online that I combined and I had fun playing with an old photo.
First challenge was this Dutch Dares February sketch
The second challenge came from Challenge YOUrself:
This month, we would like you to create a layout showing us how you are inspired by the song “Hero” by Mariah Carey. (…) as always, please remember to include a photo with YOU on your layout.
I found this old photo taken in 1966. That’s me as a three-year old, pushing the pram in which my little brother lies and I found it fitting for this ‘hero’ challenge. I did, however, used lyrics from another song as a title, that I found more fitting.
He ain’t heavy
And some art journal spreads that I created in the passed weeks
The Chronicles of Marit 2020 – Week 5
I received a postcard in week 5 that I wanted to preserve, so I taped an extra piece of paper to my page. Here’s the spread with the piece/card fold out.
And one more week spread…
The Chronicles of Marit 2020 – Week 6
And now, I will put some paint on my pallette and go wild.
I wish you a lovely day, go do something that makes you happy.
Marit, your scrapbook page in honor of your brother is absolutely beautiful! The muted colors look amazing. I love that photo so much and your take on the sketch, and especially love your take on our Challenge YOUrself theme this month. Thank you so much for joining us! We are very happy that you did!
Wow such a beautiful haiku! One on which we are called to reflect on the beauty around us! Your “he Ain’t Heavy” page is really beautiful!! wishing you a grand weekend
dear one, your photograph and haiku are a bright blessing! here’s to spring peeking through!
Often just a hint of spring is enough to restore our soul.
A lovely haiku, Marit.
Lena’s photo and your haiku are glorious and give a hint of the beauty of your country where the light and color is like no-other. I love your page with your brother and your change of hero song. It is perfect. And it is always fun seeing your other pages. Thank you my friend!
What a wonderful photo find! So glad you played along at Challenge YOUrself. Loved your interpretation.
Great take on our challenge. ❤️Thanks for playing along with us at Challenge YOUrself!!
I too, have those silent days. Many of them. I prefer them, actually. I love love your haiku.
One thing that makes me happy is reading your haiku, seeing the art you make. I am definitely happy.
Beautiful collage artwork and lovely haiku with a magnificent nature photo ~
Happy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Lovely haiku. Fabulous art.
Much❤love
All of your work is truly inspiring. I love your style and creativity. Your scrapbook page so perfectly enhances that wonderful photo! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Challenge Yourself this month!
I just love those older photos! Your design style and title work blend perfectly together. Thank you for joining in with us at Challenge YOUrself!
Such a lovely page! Really like the monochromatic look! Thanks for joining Challenge YOUrself! Hugs Åsa
What a beautiful photo of you with your lil brother! You did a great job, your layout is beautiful! Thanks for playing along with us at Challenge YOUrself.
What a wonderful take on the challenge and such a great layout! LOVE how you honored the old photo and adorable memory! – Thanks for playing along with us at the Challenge YOUrself Blog!
Beautiful layout! I love that photo and all the metallic elements! Thank you for joining us at Challenge YOUrself!
Lauren
Oh my goodness – I love that photo and your layout is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Challenge YOUrself! -Lori DT
May those glimpses multiply!